Ok. I know that some people were a little confused about the last chapter.
Hell! Even I was. And I am the writer. So instead of just rewriting it I'll
just tell you the outline of what happened.
Sango, Kagome (Kate) and Inu-Yasha go shopping. Obviously, I think it was pretty clear up to that point. Then Hope and Sesshoumaru er. . . get to know one another. Now it's back to Kagome. A really weird, psychopathic girl tries to kill them while buying smoothies (for no apparent reason, I just felt like it should happen.) Fluff scene on the bench! First glimpse at the villain. They finally find clothes and then go ice skating where they have a race. Hope breaks up the party and takes Kagome home but not before Inu-Yasha unexpectedly kisses her (Kagome not Hope. I was impatient for the romance so forgive me for rushing things.) Hope goes to an appointment where the doctor mixes her file with another (blah, blah, blah. . .) and gives her the wrong medicine. After Hope is still sick she goes to another doctor who first rises the idea that Hope is NOT who she thinks she is and confirms that Hope IS pregnant. And we also find out what happened with Miroku and Sango and the club.
Clear things up? Good.
Reviews, reviews! Plentiful reviews!
SimplyTurquoise- Ah. The famous question. Well, SOMEONE finds out MORE disturbing information in THIS chapter. Finally! The ball is moving. A lot more action and horror coming up. And I am glad that you understood last chapter!
Trina- LOL. LOVE the sound effects! Oh I know! A baby? You might think that I am out of my mind! But this brings up some serious problems and tough decisions for Hope and introduces a hell of a lot of angst (for her) and other. . . stuff.
Tmguinee- owww. I just realized that you are the 'Look Both Ways' writer. Hehe, hehe. Dumbo here. Well then! I love you fic! (proven by my faithful reviews!) And nooooo way! Dark chocolate is SO much better. And you have a boyfriend? Lucky you. Yeah, I thought it was funny if she was 'pregnant' twice! Hope in a rampage! Not to mention Kagome! She almost stabbed her in the heart! And I am not going to continue to where Hope gives birth. And no, it's the usual nine months! But it doesn't end there. You'll understand later. Yes, I thought it was about time that Inu-Yasha was put in place! But he DOES walk around with his eyes closed! Funny, funny. No I won't get sick on the chocolate. I am well practiced. But if you stop 'giving' me some than I'll stop writing! *waves keyboard out the window* I am warning you!
Princess Sapphire- Sango doesn't just worship the mall, she created a religion out of it! And the reason why she danced with Miroku is that he wasn't being perverted for a change. But don't worry, he won't go without a slap or two from loyal, old Sango! I must agree, Miroku naked is a big no no. Yes! Inu-Yasha and Kagome are so kawaii together. Personally I am a bigger Sesshoumaru/ Kagome fan though. And you are PARTIALLY right about Hope being a demon. PARTIALLY. And Kagome is a fire mage, the ice duller he senses. Hope just inserted the feeling of ice-skating in her mind because she never gets any fun. I am NEVER going to write such a long chapter again! Short and snappy now.
MJ- Yes! Hope is pregnant. But I can't really respond to Sesshoumaru finding out. *Twitch twitch* even though I really want too. I'll just say it'll take a LONG time for that to come about! I am screwing with your mind, aren't I? I liked the Inu/Kag fluff too.
Fizi tyleprin- GOD! Your spelling is worse than mine! And that says a lot (that was a perfect example! It took me forever to remember how to spell says!) Just 2 days ago I spelled 'destroys' 'destroies.' God I am stupid. Hehe, no Hope nor the baby will die. And BELLA means beautiful in Italian (and Latin which is the language that I am taking.) you might ask me why the hell I named the chapter that. Easily answered. BECAUSE I FELT LIKE IT!
Serene chaos- ooooo. I have a knack for this? *Brushes stray tear* thank you! And thank you for reviewing the very first time! So you like Sailor Moon? SAME HERE! If you like this story read 'The La Morte.' It's a Sailor Moon mafia story. It's where I got the inspiration for this fic but the story lines are completely different. I do not copy!
This is my favorite chapter so far.
Introduction to Evil~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The fan went around and around and around. In circles in went, leaving the woman in a semi-trance. It kept going and going and she was getting quite dizzy at this point. 'No dizzy,' Hope told herself, wrenching her glaze from the ceiling. 'I've had enough of the taste of throw-up.' She had even gone so far as to throw Miroku out of her room to make sure that he didn't learn anything, of course on different grounds.
She had no idea what to do. Maybe it wasn't such a bad thing that her first doctor had goofed up. At least now Hope knew the reaction that she would receive if she told Kagome, again. She would probably be dead before she hit the floor. But how was she to keep this a secret? She touched her stomach as she reclined on the bed. It wasn't like it wouldn't show in a few weeks. 'Life is so messed up!' she thought to herself. But she didn't cry. Hope did not cry. She had never cried, even during her training sessions when Kasha was still alive.
Hope bit her lip. What about Sesshoumaru? He was the father, maybe he wouldn't take it so bad. But Inu-Yasha would find out and then he would tell Kagome, she was sure. It went in a circle, but she didn't want to think about circles, they were making her sick right now. Hope sighed. She still had to tell Sesshoumaru. Maybe if she could describe her situation. No, she could NEVER tell him about being a La Kella. She shuddered at the reactions that could come about if she committed that.
Then there was Kagome, she could not betray her. The organization was her whole life, her whole future. It wasn't as though she could drop of from the face of the earth. Hope buried her head in her fluffy pillow. And thus the cycle begins again. But she knew one thing, this child was half of Sesshou. He/she would be their heir and he deserved to know. With that in mind she sat up in bed and clenched her fist in determination. She would find a way out of this.
'You could always get rid of the baby,' a voice whispered in her head. 'Kenya was very understanding. She even knows who you are, a La Kella, the Death Angel. She found out after you broke down in the hospital. And it even turns out that you are a natural freak, your mother had nothing to do with your freakish looks. How long would you be able to keep this up? You can't handle two lies for long.'
'No!' Hope screamed to herself, 'I will NOT kill MY child. If Sesshoumaru ever found out he would kill me. And I even, for some unknown reason, am. . . kinda curious. I can't help it. Kenya will keep my secret. She may even be my first true friend next to Ry. Plus, she values her life.' She narrowed her eyes.
A sudden ring jolted out of her internal debate. Hope silently thanked god that she had sent out Yuka and Miroku with Kagome to pick out an outfit for her upcoming date with Inu-Yasha. Hope had never seen her so happy before. She rose and moved over to the phone. She looked down at the Caller ID. It was her brother. 'Finally,' she smiled, 'Maybe I am still good for something.' She smacked her fist against her palm. "If it's the last thing I'll do here, it'll be to nail those Tashita son-of-a-bitches. Not to mention have a total soul meltdown," Hope said aloud.
(Heahea. Oh dear!)
Er. . . a really creepy mansion somewhere---------------
A figure nervously stepped though the hallway. His eyes shifted from side to side as the dark hall wiped and turned through the ancient mansion. He passed next to a window and took a peek outside. Even the dead trees seemed to carry the dead weight as the bitter breeze attacked the branches. The gloom seemed to spread until it hit the boundaries marked by spiked fences.
His eyes shifted back inside, preferring even his foreboding path to the hopelessness of the outside world. He turned one last time and came abruptly to large twin doors that marked the end and his destination. He took a deep breathe and forced his fidgeting hands to push on the lion handles. As his hands brushed them they swung open on their own accord. He froze. Right now he was thinking that this wasn't such a good idea. Then he heard the laughter.
"Kukukuku. Hello Kouga. How nice of you to finally join us. Won't you come in?"
Kouga slowly etched his way inside. A dim light flashed on, small and puny compared to normal but blinding in the hideous palace. It revealed a room fit for an adventurer, but more grotesque. Numerous animal heads stained the wall, set in positions of their last moments of terrifying pain and suffering. The walls and floor and all the furniture was crafted out of dark wood that appeared to be black. Kouga's glaze lifted until he met piercing ones from behind the large desk.
"Naraku," he breathed.
"That's Master to you, insignificant youkai," called out a feminine voice from the shadows. The owner's body perched itself upon the desk's edge. "Don't dirty him with your ignorance."
Kouga's eye's narrowed. He was not used to such a blunt display of disrespect. He was a pack leader and this wind demon was not worthy enough to speak to him. Just as he was about to retort he caught Naraku's eyes approving the henchwoman. Kouga's mouth shut closed and he did not speak.
"Kagura, why don't you update our dear friend here on my plans?" the boss sneered.
Kagura nodded. "It depends on you, wolf, when will be the next time that The La Kella and his personal guard be defenseless?"
Kouga gulped. "Kagome will not be hurt."
Silence.
"KAGOME WILL NOT BE HURT OR NO DEAL!"
"We have agreed on it. That was your price. You will be able to take that human girl as mate as soon as her brother and defenders are out of the way," replied Kagura coolly.
Kouga nodded his head and made his way to take a seat. Naraku raised an eyebrow. The wolf demon stopped in his tracks and remained standing, fiddling with his thumbs.
"What about Kaogme's guardians? They aren't as weak as they are. Plus she will still be protected by the blunt of the La Kellas' power even if her brother dies. I want to make sure that I will have her."
Kagura laughed. "You, The La Kellas' best friend, did not know? The human disappeared after her mission in Indonesia was complete. It is said that she ran away. Once we find her there will be no problem in restraining her. There will be no one to help her or free her. She will be the last one, not one member of her gang will do anything to cause her harm."
"Kagome is not the last," muttered Kouga with his eyes down cast.
Silence.
"WHAT?" screeched Kagura. "That is impossible. The La Kellas have given out only one offspring per generation since it was formed by the first and last Alotah Mage (mage that is able to control all four elements.) He had a twin, but the blood is not enough to sustain the heritage."
Kouga gulped. "It is a little known fact that the leader before Kasha, her father, had a younger brother." He paused. "He had a daughter. The Death Angel. Her mother is unknown."
"The Death Angel is related to the human girl. Interesting. But she has been missing for years, presumed IF she is aware of her charge's whereabouts then she would most definitely be our greatest foe," Naraku cut in before Kagura could scream again.
"I tell you that I am telling you the truth! I heard Sota speak about it with his top advisor."
Naraku nodded his head in acknowledgement. "Kagura, call you sister, the Miko, and the other betrayer. I want to make sure that this traitor will not betray us in turn."
Kagura nodded and slid of the table and through an unnoticeable door in the right wall. Naraku turned his forbidding glaze upon Kouga until foot steps were heard once again. Through the door came a small girl with white hair and holding a small mirror, after her came a demon with short black hair and a revealing dress, then Kagura came through as well a scowl planted on her face. Last but not lest emerged a priestess with dead brown eyes, straight black hair that tumbled down past her waist, and what seemed like half of a brightly glowing jewel hanging on her throat.
"Kukuku. Kouga, meet Kanna, my soul-searcher. The next is a traitor of her people much like you," Naraku secretly sneered as Kouga flinched under those words, "Yura of the hair. The Tashitas' top adviser." Kouga's face shoot forward as he growled at her. Yura just smirked back threateningly. "And this is the Miko, the key to all our plans." The last did not change her position except to plant a terrifying grin on her blank face.
Kouga gulped. What had he gotten in to?
"The plan is simple. Pit the two warring houses against one another and let them do the dirty work," Kagura announced.
"You forget Kagura," voiced Naraku as he stared into her confused look. First we must destroy the only person in the way of our path. Then, and only then, will we proceed."
At Hope's house---------------------------------
"Hey moron," Hope yelled with slightly less cheer than normal, "have you finally gotten off you ass and found out something useful?"
Ry laughed. "Yes beautiful. You have no idea what I have dug up! This information is amazing! You've found yourself some pretty powerful enemies. I wouldn't like to be in your place that's for sure!"
Hop gave a small laugh at this. She put a kettle on the stove for tea. "Don't keep me in suspense any longer or I might have to hunt you down and beat you into a pulp."
"That's what insurance is for, bitch. Takes care of the car accidents, the burns, and the mad sister."
"Ha ha, very funny."
"Just for that I'll leave the best for last!"
"Pig," murmured Hope as she put a bag of tea leaves into her delicate china cup.
"Well, it seems that the leader of the Tashitas is the older, full-demon brother of a reclaimed hanyou."
"I knew that much, they have too much strength to not be demons."
"ANYWAY! They own multiple businesses worldwide-"
"Thus the money and access to trade."
"As sharp as ever it seems. Actually you probably have already seen this guy dozens of times and I bet half the women in this country want a piece of him."
"So he takes the opposite strategy of my organization. He's right in your face and you don't even know it. That's a tricky game to play. Tell me, is he a famous business leader that appears often in the news?"
"Sigh. Sometimes you are sharper than me, Hope. You hit the bulls-eye. He's supposedly the great owner of Youkai Enterprise-"
Hope's brother was interrupted as Hope's fragile cup hit the ground and shattered into a million pieces. Following went the phone and it collided with the floor making a flurry of sound. Hope dropped to her knees, not noticing how the shards of glass broke through her exposed flesh, and buried her head in her hands. By god. This could not be happening. But somehow she knew that it was true, Ry did not lie. He had no reason to. Deep in her heart she knew that before everything was just too good to be true.
She ignored the frantic screams of her brother on the other end, yelling what was wrong. 'Oh shit,' she thought.
The kettle whistled in a high-pitched tone but remained unnoticed.
End for now~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ohhh, ahhhhh. What the hell will she do now? Will she tell Kagome about the baby and the big news about their sworn enemies? Or will she keep to the shadows remaining unobtrusive and watchful?
Chow! hazel
Sango, Kagome (Kate) and Inu-Yasha go shopping. Obviously, I think it was pretty clear up to that point. Then Hope and Sesshoumaru er. . . get to know one another. Now it's back to Kagome. A really weird, psychopathic girl tries to kill them while buying smoothies (for no apparent reason, I just felt like it should happen.) Fluff scene on the bench! First glimpse at the villain. They finally find clothes and then go ice skating where they have a race. Hope breaks up the party and takes Kagome home but not before Inu-Yasha unexpectedly kisses her (Kagome not Hope. I was impatient for the romance so forgive me for rushing things.) Hope goes to an appointment where the doctor mixes her file with another (blah, blah, blah. . .) and gives her the wrong medicine. After Hope is still sick she goes to another doctor who first rises the idea that Hope is NOT who she thinks she is and confirms that Hope IS pregnant. And we also find out what happened with Miroku and Sango and the club.
Clear things up? Good.
Reviews, reviews! Plentiful reviews!
SimplyTurquoise- Ah. The famous question. Well, SOMEONE finds out MORE disturbing information in THIS chapter. Finally! The ball is moving. A lot more action and horror coming up. And I am glad that you understood last chapter!
Trina- LOL. LOVE the sound effects! Oh I know! A baby? You might think that I am out of my mind! But this brings up some serious problems and tough decisions for Hope and introduces a hell of a lot of angst (for her) and other. . . stuff.
Tmguinee- owww. I just realized that you are the 'Look Both Ways' writer. Hehe, hehe. Dumbo here. Well then! I love you fic! (proven by my faithful reviews!) And nooooo way! Dark chocolate is SO much better. And you have a boyfriend? Lucky you. Yeah, I thought it was funny if she was 'pregnant' twice! Hope in a rampage! Not to mention Kagome! She almost stabbed her in the heart! And I am not going to continue to where Hope gives birth. And no, it's the usual nine months! But it doesn't end there. You'll understand later. Yes, I thought it was about time that Inu-Yasha was put in place! But he DOES walk around with his eyes closed! Funny, funny. No I won't get sick on the chocolate. I am well practiced. But if you stop 'giving' me some than I'll stop writing! *waves keyboard out the window* I am warning you!
Princess Sapphire- Sango doesn't just worship the mall, she created a religion out of it! And the reason why she danced with Miroku is that he wasn't being perverted for a change. But don't worry, he won't go without a slap or two from loyal, old Sango! I must agree, Miroku naked is a big no no. Yes! Inu-Yasha and Kagome are so kawaii together. Personally I am a bigger Sesshoumaru/ Kagome fan though. And you are PARTIALLY right about Hope being a demon. PARTIALLY. And Kagome is a fire mage, the ice duller he senses. Hope just inserted the feeling of ice-skating in her mind because she never gets any fun. I am NEVER going to write such a long chapter again! Short and snappy now.
MJ- Yes! Hope is pregnant. But I can't really respond to Sesshoumaru finding out. *Twitch twitch* even though I really want too. I'll just say it'll take a LONG time for that to come about! I am screwing with your mind, aren't I? I liked the Inu/Kag fluff too.
Fizi tyleprin- GOD! Your spelling is worse than mine! And that says a lot (that was a perfect example! It took me forever to remember how to spell says!) Just 2 days ago I spelled 'destroys' 'destroies.' God I am stupid. Hehe, no Hope nor the baby will die. And BELLA means beautiful in Italian (and Latin which is the language that I am taking.) you might ask me why the hell I named the chapter that. Easily answered. BECAUSE I FELT LIKE IT!
Serene chaos- ooooo. I have a knack for this? *Brushes stray tear* thank you! And thank you for reviewing the very first time! So you like Sailor Moon? SAME HERE! If you like this story read 'The La Morte.' It's a Sailor Moon mafia story. It's where I got the inspiration for this fic but the story lines are completely different. I do not copy!
This is my favorite chapter so far.
Introduction to Evil~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The fan went around and around and around. In circles in went, leaving the woman in a semi-trance. It kept going and going and she was getting quite dizzy at this point. 'No dizzy,' Hope told herself, wrenching her glaze from the ceiling. 'I've had enough of the taste of throw-up.' She had even gone so far as to throw Miroku out of her room to make sure that he didn't learn anything, of course on different grounds.
She had no idea what to do. Maybe it wasn't such a bad thing that her first doctor had goofed up. At least now Hope knew the reaction that she would receive if she told Kagome, again. She would probably be dead before she hit the floor. But how was she to keep this a secret? She touched her stomach as she reclined on the bed. It wasn't like it wouldn't show in a few weeks. 'Life is so messed up!' she thought to herself. But she didn't cry. Hope did not cry. She had never cried, even during her training sessions when Kasha was still alive.
Hope bit her lip. What about Sesshoumaru? He was the father, maybe he wouldn't take it so bad. But Inu-Yasha would find out and then he would tell Kagome, she was sure. It went in a circle, but she didn't want to think about circles, they were making her sick right now. Hope sighed. She still had to tell Sesshoumaru. Maybe if she could describe her situation. No, she could NEVER tell him about being a La Kella. She shuddered at the reactions that could come about if she committed that.
Then there was Kagome, she could not betray her. The organization was her whole life, her whole future. It wasn't as though she could drop of from the face of the earth. Hope buried her head in her fluffy pillow. And thus the cycle begins again. But she knew one thing, this child was half of Sesshou. He/she would be their heir and he deserved to know. With that in mind she sat up in bed and clenched her fist in determination. She would find a way out of this.
'You could always get rid of the baby,' a voice whispered in her head. 'Kenya was very understanding. She even knows who you are, a La Kella, the Death Angel. She found out after you broke down in the hospital. And it even turns out that you are a natural freak, your mother had nothing to do with your freakish looks. How long would you be able to keep this up? You can't handle two lies for long.'
'No!' Hope screamed to herself, 'I will NOT kill MY child. If Sesshoumaru ever found out he would kill me. And I even, for some unknown reason, am. . . kinda curious. I can't help it. Kenya will keep my secret. She may even be my first true friend next to Ry. Plus, she values her life.' She narrowed her eyes.
A sudden ring jolted out of her internal debate. Hope silently thanked god that she had sent out Yuka and Miroku with Kagome to pick out an outfit for her upcoming date with Inu-Yasha. Hope had never seen her so happy before. She rose and moved over to the phone. She looked down at the Caller ID. It was her brother. 'Finally,' she smiled, 'Maybe I am still good for something.' She smacked her fist against her palm. "If it's the last thing I'll do here, it'll be to nail those Tashita son-of-a-bitches. Not to mention have a total soul meltdown," Hope said aloud.
(Heahea. Oh dear!)
Er. . . a really creepy mansion somewhere---------------
A figure nervously stepped though the hallway. His eyes shifted from side to side as the dark hall wiped and turned through the ancient mansion. He passed next to a window and took a peek outside. Even the dead trees seemed to carry the dead weight as the bitter breeze attacked the branches. The gloom seemed to spread until it hit the boundaries marked by spiked fences.
His eyes shifted back inside, preferring even his foreboding path to the hopelessness of the outside world. He turned one last time and came abruptly to large twin doors that marked the end and his destination. He took a deep breathe and forced his fidgeting hands to push on the lion handles. As his hands brushed them they swung open on their own accord. He froze. Right now he was thinking that this wasn't such a good idea. Then he heard the laughter.
"Kukukuku. Hello Kouga. How nice of you to finally join us. Won't you come in?"
Kouga slowly etched his way inside. A dim light flashed on, small and puny compared to normal but blinding in the hideous palace. It revealed a room fit for an adventurer, but more grotesque. Numerous animal heads stained the wall, set in positions of their last moments of terrifying pain and suffering. The walls and floor and all the furniture was crafted out of dark wood that appeared to be black. Kouga's glaze lifted until he met piercing ones from behind the large desk.
"Naraku," he breathed.
"That's Master to you, insignificant youkai," called out a feminine voice from the shadows. The owner's body perched itself upon the desk's edge. "Don't dirty him with your ignorance."
Kouga's eye's narrowed. He was not used to such a blunt display of disrespect. He was a pack leader and this wind demon was not worthy enough to speak to him. Just as he was about to retort he caught Naraku's eyes approving the henchwoman. Kouga's mouth shut closed and he did not speak.
"Kagura, why don't you update our dear friend here on my plans?" the boss sneered.
Kagura nodded. "It depends on you, wolf, when will be the next time that The La Kella and his personal guard be defenseless?"
Kouga gulped. "Kagome will not be hurt."
Silence.
"KAGOME WILL NOT BE HURT OR NO DEAL!"
"We have agreed on it. That was your price. You will be able to take that human girl as mate as soon as her brother and defenders are out of the way," replied Kagura coolly.
Kouga nodded his head and made his way to take a seat. Naraku raised an eyebrow. The wolf demon stopped in his tracks and remained standing, fiddling with his thumbs.
"What about Kaogme's guardians? They aren't as weak as they are. Plus she will still be protected by the blunt of the La Kellas' power even if her brother dies. I want to make sure that I will have her."
Kagura laughed. "You, The La Kellas' best friend, did not know? The human disappeared after her mission in Indonesia was complete. It is said that she ran away. Once we find her there will be no problem in restraining her. There will be no one to help her or free her. She will be the last one, not one member of her gang will do anything to cause her harm."
"Kagome is not the last," muttered Kouga with his eyes down cast.
Silence.
"WHAT?" screeched Kagura. "That is impossible. The La Kellas have given out only one offspring per generation since it was formed by the first and last Alotah Mage (mage that is able to control all four elements.) He had a twin, but the blood is not enough to sustain the heritage."
Kouga gulped. "It is a little known fact that the leader before Kasha, her father, had a younger brother." He paused. "He had a daughter. The Death Angel. Her mother is unknown."
"The Death Angel is related to the human girl. Interesting. But she has been missing for years, presumed IF she is aware of her charge's whereabouts then she would most definitely be our greatest foe," Naraku cut in before Kagura could scream again.
"I tell you that I am telling you the truth! I heard Sota speak about it with his top advisor."
Naraku nodded his head in acknowledgement. "Kagura, call you sister, the Miko, and the other betrayer. I want to make sure that this traitor will not betray us in turn."
Kagura nodded and slid of the table and through an unnoticeable door in the right wall. Naraku turned his forbidding glaze upon Kouga until foot steps were heard once again. Through the door came a small girl with white hair and holding a small mirror, after her came a demon with short black hair and a revealing dress, then Kagura came through as well a scowl planted on her face. Last but not lest emerged a priestess with dead brown eyes, straight black hair that tumbled down past her waist, and what seemed like half of a brightly glowing jewel hanging on her throat.
"Kukuku. Kouga, meet Kanna, my soul-searcher. The next is a traitor of her people much like you," Naraku secretly sneered as Kouga flinched under those words, "Yura of the hair. The Tashitas' top adviser." Kouga's face shoot forward as he growled at her. Yura just smirked back threateningly. "And this is the Miko, the key to all our plans." The last did not change her position except to plant a terrifying grin on her blank face.
Kouga gulped. What had he gotten in to?
"The plan is simple. Pit the two warring houses against one another and let them do the dirty work," Kagura announced.
"You forget Kagura," voiced Naraku as he stared into her confused look. First we must destroy the only person in the way of our path. Then, and only then, will we proceed."
At Hope's house---------------------------------
"Hey moron," Hope yelled with slightly less cheer than normal, "have you finally gotten off you ass and found out something useful?"
Ry laughed. "Yes beautiful. You have no idea what I have dug up! This information is amazing! You've found yourself some pretty powerful enemies. I wouldn't like to be in your place that's for sure!"
Hop gave a small laugh at this. She put a kettle on the stove for tea. "Don't keep me in suspense any longer or I might have to hunt you down and beat you into a pulp."
"That's what insurance is for, bitch. Takes care of the car accidents, the burns, and the mad sister."
"Ha ha, very funny."
"Just for that I'll leave the best for last!"
"Pig," murmured Hope as she put a bag of tea leaves into her delicate china cup.
"Well, it seems that the leader of the Tashitas is the older, full-demon brother of a reclaimed hanyou."
"I knew that much, they have too much strength to not be demons."
"ANYWAY! They own multiple businesses worldwide-"
"Thus the money and access to trade."
"As sharp as ever it seems. Actually you probably have already seen this guy dozens of times and I bet half the women in this country want a piece of him."
"So he takes the opposite strategy of my organization. He's right in your face and you don't even know it. That's a tricky game to play. Tell me, is he a famous business leader that appears often in the news?"
"Sigh. Sometimes you are sharper than me, Hope. You hit the bulls-eye. He's supposedly the great owner of Youkai Enterprise-"
Hope's brother was interrupted as Hope's fragile cup hit the ground and shattered into a million pieces. Following went the phone and it collided with the floor making a flurry of sound. Hope dropped to her knees, not noticing how the shards of glass broke through her exposed flesh, and buried her head in her hands. By god. This could not be happening. But somehow she knew that it was true, Ry did not lie. He had no reason to. Deep in her heart she knew that before everything was just too good to be true.
She ignored the frantic screams of her brother on the other end, yelling what was wrong. 'Oh shit,' she thought.
The kettle whistled in a high-pitched tone but remained unnoticed.
End for now~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ohhh, ahhhhh. What the hell will she do now? Will she tell Kagome about the baby and the big news about their sworn enemies? Or will she keep to the shadows remaining unobtrusive and watchful?
Chow! hazel
